In this episode of Conversations with Strangers, I sit down with MJ Karson, the founder of Project 186, to dive deep into the intersection of philosophy, science, and religion. We explore complex topics like the nature of consciousness, how quantum physics might explain free will, and whether AI is a tool for liberation or control. MJ also breaks down his unique philosophical movement, "Project 186," and explains why understanding entropy is key to understanding life itself.

If you’re interested in deep philosophical discussions about the future of humanity, the ethics of technology, and the mysteries of the universe, this conversation is for you.

📍 Key Topics Discussed:

• Consciousness & Reality: Is consciousness just our senses, or something more? We debate materialism vs. idealism.

• Quantum Physics & Free Will: How quantum superposition and the collapse of the wave function might prove we have free will.

• Project 186: MJ explains his philosophical movement and the "religion" of TKS (Transforming Known Solutions).

• Entropy & Life: A fascinating look at how life is essentially a rebellion against the heat death of the universe.

• The Dangers of Social Media: How algorithms manipulate human behavior and the rise of "doomerism."

⏳ Timestamps:

[00:00] Intro: Who is MJ Karson?

[02:40] The Rise of AI Art & Content Creation

[06:40] Philosophy of Science: What is Consciousness?

[08:42] Materialism vs. Idealism vs. Panpsychism

[15:00] Quantum Physics, Superposition & The Double Slit Experiment

[23:40] Do We Have Free Will or is Everything Determined?

[36:20] What is Project 186? (Philosophy & Movement)

[45:50] The Dark Side of Social Media Algorithms

[57:10] The Future of AI: Optimism vs. Doomerism

[01:10:40] Entropy Explained: What is Life?

[01:28:00] Atheism, God, and the Concept of Divinity

[01:43:20] Modern Politics & The "Dead Internet" Theory

[01:48:10] MJ’s Recommendations & Outro

🔗 Guest Links:

• YouTube: Transforming Known Solutions

• Website: Project-186 / Surge.sa

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Here’s a link to his websites: https://verse-668.github.io/, https://project-186.surge.sh/, project-186.neocities.org and here’s a link to his YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@transformingknownsolutions?si=UCjsMLNCweHK1d92